NUCC taxonomy code

1710I1003X - Independent Duty Medical Technicians

1710I1003X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Independent Duty Medical Technicians, a specialization within Military Health Care Provider (individual providers). 1,525 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

1,525 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 1710I1003X

Display name Independent Duty Medical Technicians

Grouping Other Service Providers

Classification Military Health Care Provider

Specialization Independent Duty Medical Technicians

Section Individual

Directory Military Health Care Provider provider directory

Definition

An Independent Duty Medical Technician (IDMT) is specially trained and educated to perform primary medical care, minor surgical services, and treatment of dental disorders for active duty military members in a variety of health care and non-health care settings worldwide under direct and indirect physician supervision. An IDMT may take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, prescribe medications, and give immunizations. IDMTs work under the direct supervision of a physician preceptor when at home station and indirectly when assigned to a Mobile Aid Station, Mobile Medical Unit, remote site, or otherwise deployed specifically as an IDMT. An IDMT may be an experienced Aerospace Medical Service Technician who meets special task qualifications and is recommended for training by the Aerospace Medical Service Functional Manager at their Medical Treatment Facility. IDMTs maintain certification as Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technicians and as Immunization Back-up Technicians.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

171000000X Military Health Care Provider 1710I1002X Independent Duty Corpsman (Military Health Care Provider) 171100000X Acupuncturist 171M00000X Case Manager/Care Coordinator 174V00000X Clinical Ethicist 172V00000X Community Health Worker 171W00000X Contractor 171WH0202X Home Modifications Contractor (Contractor)

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 1710I1003X mean?

1710I1003X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Independent Duty Medical Technicians, a specialization of Military Health Care Provider in the "Other Service Providers" grouping. It classifies individual providers.

Where is the taxonomy code used?

Providers select a taxonomy code when applying for an NPI, and it appears on insurance claims (CMS-1500 box 33b / 837 electronic claims) to identify the provider's classification. Payers may require the taxonomy that matches your credential and license.

How do I find providers with taxonomy 1710I1003X?

Browse the Military Health Care Provider directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.